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Cheran כְּרָ֑ן

Male Edom H3763 2 books

Son of Dishon, descendant of Esau

Biography

Cheran is mentioned in Gen.36.26 and 1Ch.1.41 as one of the sons of Dishon, who was a descendant of Esau. Esau was the son of Isaac and the twin brother of Israel (or 'Jacob'). The passages list the descendants of Esau, who became the Edomites, and Cheran is named among the clan leaders.

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In Scripture

2 biblical books ; 1 with study content
Genesis 1 verse Study available
  • Genesis 36:26

    "These are the children of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran."

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1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 1:41

    "The son of Anah: Dishon. The sons of Dishon: Hamran, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran."

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Named Hebrew כְּרָ֑ן H3763
Encyclopedia Article

Cheran

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

erives it from kar, "a lamb."

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ker'-e-thits (kerethim, ha-kerethi; Chelethi "executioners," "life-guardsmen"): A people in South Palestine whose territory bordered upon that of Judah (1Sa 30:14). In <ref os

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